Just got a '58 pickup in pretty good shape. Super excited!

Wildwilly

Knuckle Buster
Apr 9, 2021
1
Asheville nc
First Name
Don
Willys Model
  1. Pickup
Willys Year:
  1. 1958
My first Willys! I've fixed up a lot of old cars and trucks over the years, but never a Willys. I've been looking for a project pickup for a while. Finally found one. If anyone can advise me on what's original and what's not that would be very helpful. Thanks!

I also have the bed very good condition with the tailgate. I'll post pictures of those later. All PTO parts as well. The truck even came with an extra transmission!

All the trim and chrome bits are in boxes. Truck came with a new carburetor and fuel pump and even a plastic replacement gas tank.

I got it from a guy who bought it 10 years ago from the original owner who was in his 80s. He started to clean it up and buy parts but got distracted by building a house and having kids.

I'm in Asheville North Carolina.
 

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Welcome to the forum.

That is in great shape. I'm not an expert on what's original.

Feel free to toss up questions as you move on.

After the introduction part, toss up a build thread to keep the process going. Keeps a running log of where you started.

 
I got it from a guy who bought it 10 years ago from the original owner who was in his 80s. He started to clean it up and buy parts but got distracted by building a house and having kids.
Dang! I sure hope I’m still interested in building houses and having kids when I’m in my 80’s!
Nice truck!
 
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